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Sensory Process Art with Recycled Materials and Weight

Sensory Process Art with Recycled Materials and Weight

March 15, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

This sensory process art was SO much fun, and quite educational! From the science of weight to using the sight, touch and hearing senses, my kids couldn’t get enough of this process art activity! Process art, as the name suggests, emphasizes the process of creating rather than the end result. We

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts Tagged With: artwork, painting, recycled

Process Art Painting for Kids with Homemade Paintbrushes

Process Art Painting for Kids with Homemade Paintbrushes

February 15, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

Process art is really a wonderful way for kids to express their creativity and imagination, all while learning and engaging with art. Through this hands-on painting for kids project, children can experience cause and effect while learning about color mixing and textures! The kids went on a scavenger hunt to find

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Painted Heart Suncatcher Craft for Kids

Painted Heart Suncatcher Craft for Kids

February 7, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

This painted heart suncatcher craft always brighten up our windows as we wrap up Winter and wait for Spring! Check out our homemade suncatcher paint!   These painted heart suncatchers always brighten up our windows as we wrap up Winter and wait for Spring! My kids love to make them

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Fizzing Fireworks Painting: A STEAM Activity for Kids

Fizzing Fireworks Painting: A STEAM Activity for Kids

December 30, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

We love the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. The fizzing and erupting never gets old for my kids, and we have found SO many ways to incorporate this science project into our regular activities. This art project takes the reaction and makes a really fun process art experience that

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Paint Using Leftover Wrapping Paper

Paint Using Leftover Wrapping Paper

December 15, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

There is always so much leftover wrapping paper after the holidays or birthday parties. It’s a shame to just quickly toss it in the trash without re-using it somehow. There are many great ideas for using up this paper (and some of it is SO pretty!). Check out how we like

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: art, Homemade, kids activities, leftover, painting, preschool, recycled, sensory play, toddler

Rubber Cement and Watercolor Resist Art for Kids

Rubber Cement and Watercolor Resist Art for Kids

January 28, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 8 Comments

This watercolor resist art can turn a canvas into a beautiful work of art! With rubber cement instead of painter’s tape, make any design you want!   This is my one of my absolute favorite painting techniques for kids. We made these pieces of ‘LOVE‘ watercolor resist art for Valentine’s Day to give

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